Wealthy Americans Enthusiastic About Full-Body MRI Scans Priced Around 3 Million Won Per Session: "It Saves Lives"

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"Full-Body MRI, a Medical System for the Top 1%"

High-priced whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screenings are spreading like a trend among the wealthy in Silicon Valley, USA.

On the 10th (local time), the American daily The Washington Post (WP) reported that recently celebrities and venture entrepreneurs have been sparing no expense on whole-body MRI systems.

According to the report, the MRI from startup Prenuvo, which has eight branches across the United States including Silicon Valley, is characterized by performing preventive whole-body scans, unlike general MRIs used to diagnose specific diseases. The cost of Prenuvo's whole-body MRI is $2,500 (about 3.32 million KRW) per session. Although it is a considerable amount, it is popular among the wealthy in the US.

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Model and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian also posted on social media last month about undergoing a whole-body MRI screening. At that time, she said, "Prenuvo's whole-body scan has the ability to detect cancers and diseases like aneurysms at an early stage before symptoms appear," adding, "This machine has saved the lives of my friends."

WP referred to this whole-body MRI as a "healthcare system for the top 1%." It also analyzed that this trend can be seen as an extension of the recent 'bio-hacking' trend in Silicon Valley. Bio-hacking is a neologism meaning the use of diets, supplements, and treatments to optimize health.

However, the American College of Radiology (ACR) stated in April that "there is no evidence that whole-body screening is cost-effective or effective in extending lifespan."

Model and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. [Image source=Instagram]

US Entrepreneur Who Received Blood Transfusion from 17-Year-Old Son for Youth

Meanwhile, some wealthy Americans are pouring huge amounts of money into such life-extension projects. In fact, American entrepreneur Brian Johnson has revealed that he spends at least $2 million (about 2.657 billion KRW) annually to maintain youth. He aims to reverse his biological age to that of an 18-year-old.

In particular, Brian engaged in the eccentric act of receiving a blood transfusion from his 17-year-old biological son last May. At that time, he drew about 1 liter of blood from his son. Afterwards, he drew his own blood and injected it into his 70-year-old biological father. However, it is reported that no significant effects were observed.

In addition, Brian follows a meticulously planned vegetarian diet supervised by 30 medical professionals, consistent exercise, and regular sleep to slow aging, and takes more than 24 supplements and health products. He carefully measures his weight, body mass, blood sugar, and heart rate daily, and undergoes regular ultrasound, MRI, endoscopy, and blood tests every month.

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